Legal Action Center

Our Mission:The Legal Action Center offers free legal assistance to qualifying low income persons in King County who are facing evictions and subsidy terminations, landlord/tenant issues, and debtor/creditor issues related to past tenancies.

In eviction and subsidy termination cases, clients first speak to our staff over the phone to have their case evaluated. Then they may be scheduled for an appointment. Attorneys and paralegals provide free legal assistance ranging from self help information to representation in court.

Other cases may include issues involving repairs/habitability, deposits, retaliation, leases/subleases, and debtor/creditor issues related to past tenancies. For these cases, appointments are made in our Neighborhood Program. A volunteer attorney evaluates the client’s legal problem and offers legal advice. Staff may provide follow-up representation to resolve the matter out of court and provide referrals to other programs.